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Victa
Lawnmower
Assembly and
Owner’s Manual
WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Lawnmower.
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 2 IMPORTANTINFORMATION Labels The following warning labels are attached to your mower on purchase. Please read before discarding. 2 Stroke Label Victa 2 Stroke Engine Fuel Oil Ratio 25:1 = 200ml of Oil for 5 Litres of Fuel Victa Formula V 2 Stroke High Performance Motor Oil (fuel oil ratio 50:1) 100ml of Oil to 5 Litres of Unleaded Fuel. PLEASE NOTE 50:1 OIL RATIO IS ONLY WITH APPROVED “VICTA FORMULA V 2 STROKE OIL” 4 Stroke Label Briggs
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 3 Table of Contents Important Notes 1 Unit Details Safety & Handling 2 Safety Instructions Hazards Personal Safety Equipment Assembly Procedures 5 Grasscatcher Handle Knobs/Toggles Mulching Plug Aerogrip Handle Assembly Assembly Procedure Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing Operating Instructions 10 Height Adjustment Mulching Tips Maintenance & Care 11 Cleaning Blade Replacement Remote Air Filter Maintenance Replacing Air Filters Remot
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 4 IMPORTANTNOTES Congratulations on your purchase of a top quality Victa lawnmower. This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new lawnmower. Please read carefully ensure safety and the long life of your product. Do not operate the unit before reading this manual. Do not operate before reading the ‘Engine Manual’. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference or if service is requ
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 5 Safety Instructions Transporting the mower •Turn the engine off, by moving the throttle lever to the 'STOP' position and switching the fuel tap off (where fitted). • Disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it between the cylinder head fins. •Do not transport the mower in a vehicle if there is fuel in the fuel tank. • Remove the starter key and disconnect the battery (Keystart models only). Before using the mower • Do not start the mower
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 6 Safety Instructions (cont.) • Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running. • Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel, paths or roads. Stop the engine before the mower leaves the lawn. • Stop the engine before adjusting the cutting height. • Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. • Never mow by pul
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 7 Hazards The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury. • Do not smoke while operating or refuelling the mower. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap while the engine is running or hot. If the fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until the fuel vapours have dissipated. • Check all fasteners
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 8 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES Grasscatcher Assembling the Grasscatcher 1 Assemble the adjustable covers 1A or directional covers 1B to the top half of the grasscatcher (If applicable to your model). Check that all of the snap hooks have engaged securely. 2 Locate the centre protrusion of the mesh into the centre hole on the inside of the catcher top, ensuring the curved edge of the mesh faces the rear handle. Firmly push the mesh into the top half
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 9 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES Grasscatcher Fitting the Grasscatcher •Stop the engine. •Raise the rear flap. Locate the grasscatcher tongue over the rear axle and insert the grasscatcher under the rear flap. • Lower the rear flap to retain the grasscatcher . STOP the engine before fitting or removing the grasscatcher. Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher and/or the rear flap are correctly assembled and fitted. Handle Knobs/Toggles Mowers will
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 10 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES Mulching Plug (Mulch or Catch models only) • Stop the engine and set the mower height setting. • Mulching is most effective between height settings 4 and 10. • Lift the rear flap and identify the support plate as shown. Note the orientation of the mulching plug. • Insert the mulching plug into the baseplate. • Ensure that the mulching plug is resting on the support plate and is positioned against the inside of the bas
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 11 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES Your Aerogrip handle may require some Aerogrip Handle Assembly assembly before its first use. If the upper and lower handle have been supplied unattached, follow these instructions below. 11 PIVOT JOINT COMPONENTS 2 ITEMS QTY 55 33 1. Upper Handle x 1 44 2. Centre knuckle x 1 3. Inner mating pieces x 2 4. Outer mating pieces x 2 5. Fastening knobs x 2 66 (incl. bolt) 6. Lower handles x 2 Assembly Procedure 1. Unscrew f
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 12 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing – Aerogrip Handles 2 Stroke Models 4 Stroke Models Aerogrip handle Air filter housing Screw Aerogrip handle Nut Air filter Nut housing Screw (Please Note: Screw Do not over Throttle tighten) Control Fig 3. Fig 4. 2 Stroke Models Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle. Position locating lug into hole in handle and secure with screw (see Fig.3). Be careful not to
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 13 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS Height Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Height adjustment allows lawn to be cut at different lengths. • Set cutting height by adjusting the height lever. • For Mulch or Catch models, mulch grass between settings 4 to 10. r •A lower setting may be used depending upon conditions. g STOP the engine before adjusting the cutting height. Mowing & Mulching Tips •A mulching mower is designed to cut, retain, and recut the clippings until
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 14 Cleaning Before cleaning the mower, ensure the throttle lever is in the 'STOP' position. Turn the fuel tap off, disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it between the cylinder fins, and disconnect the battery on Keystart models. • Remove grass build up from the air intakes on the top of the mower cowl, around the engine and carburettor, and around the air filter body. • The underside of the mower should be cleaned regularly to remov
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 15 Text Blade Replacement (All Models) Model Blade & Bolt Set All 19” Steel & Alloy Chassis Models CA094705 For Your Safety • Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher or the guards supplied by the manufacturer are in position. • Before starting the mower check blades and bolts for damage or wear. • If you strike an obstruction, stop the engine and check the blades for damage. Worn and damaged blades are major hazards. • Stop the engine a
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 16 Remote Air Filter Maintenance For correct engine performance and to guard against dust entering the engine, causing rapid wear, the air filter assembly must be clean and maintained in good condition. VICTA recommends that the air filter element and seal ring are replaced annually, or more often in dusty conditions. Always replace with genuine Victa spare parts. Use of non-genuine spare parts may damage your mower engine, and void the
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 17 Remote Air Filter Maintenance – Aerogrip handles 1. Examine the air filter hosing for holes, chafing and leaks. Replace it if damaged. Latch Unclip here to remove top 2. Remove the top cover of the air filter housing by squeezing the latch on the underside of the housing and lifting upwards. Element 3. Remove the element and the foam seal ring, taking care that any loose dirt does not fall into the filter body. 4. Dust off the seal
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 18 Maintenance Chart Refer to the following table for routine maintenance. Time Period Features Requirements Lawnmower Visual inspection (leaks) •• Throttle lever Check operation • Remote Air filter hose Check •• Cutting System Inspect and check assembly • (Blades) Replace •• Rear flap Inspect and check assembly •• Chassis Check for buildup of grass • Clean • Replace • Air filter Check • Clean • Replace •• Engine Cylinder fins Clean •• Spa
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 19 Troubleshooting In small engines generally, difficult starting and erratic running is most often caused by a dirty spark plug. If a new spark plug of the correct type does not restore the engine to proper operating condition, the problem may be solved by reference to the chart below. Problem Possible cause Correction Does not start Out of fuel Refill tank with correct fuel Throttle lever in incorrect position Refer to 'Starting Procedur
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Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 20 WARRANTY Warranty Consumer Rights The buyer should be aware that in relation to goods which are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, certain provisions such as the Trade Practices Act, 1974 (Aust) and the Consumer Guarantees Act, 1993 (NZ) apply. The terms set out below do not exclude rights and remedies implied by a statute which are non-excludable and which may be more extensive than th
